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Old Jan 6, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by moveoverGM
FKC, my knowledge of the ins and outs and changes is limited and would be better elaborated by Bill (NumberDummy) but my understanding is that in the 60s hauling campers was growing in popularity across the country. To offset the growing length of campers some truck manufacturers moved the rear wheels on some models aft a bit and then shifted the fuel tank forward of the rear axle. What say ye Bill?
1973/79 F350's on the 140" wheelbase. See post #13.
 
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